A collection of letters, memos, reports & news items. Examples are: Large, stapled packet containing corresp. (Jan.-Feb. 1980) from John C. Bradburene, Jr. (Chief, Exhibits Branch, Office Public Affairs, D.O.E.), Capt. Spencer C. Church (U.S.N.R., Ret.), Congressman Wilson, “Memorandum” from Karen & copy of California Garden (Jan.-Feb. 1980) re/ the topic of “an energy conservation exhibit” being supported by Captain Church; 1 letter from Ms. Karen Wiseman (San Diego Woman’s Club) & Wilson’s reply (2/80) re/ “the City’s ... application for an Urban Park Recovery grant to rehabilitate the House of Charm and the House of Hospitality in Balboa Park;” 1 letter from Lawrence W. Cox (V.P., Security Pacific Nat. Bank) & Wilson’s reply (2/80) re/ Urban Park Recovery Grant & Mr. Cox’s request for Wilson’s assistance in facilitating the grant application & Wilson’s strong support for this example of federal aid; 1 letter from Nadine Maczko (Recording Sec., El Club Puente de Amistad) & Wilson’s reply (2/80) urging Wilson “to vote for the Urban Park Recovery Grant under the Heritage Conservation Recreation Service;” “Memo For File” from Karen (2/13/80) re/ conversation with Bill Harrington on Bea Evenson’s Project with “first priority to the Balboa Park buildings project;” 1 letter from Calif. State Senator Robert J. Wilson & Congressman Wilson’s reply (Feb.-Mar. 1980) re/ support for the Urban Grant project in Balboa Park & request for the Congressman’s assistance; 1 letter from Mrs. Robert C. Kreischer (Calif. Federation of Women’s Clubs, Dist. 25) & Wilson’s reply (2/80) re/ “The historic 1915 Exposition buildings represent the historic roots of San Diego” some “are in an advanced state of deterioration;” “January 29, 1980 Memorandum To: Karen From: EFT re/ conversations with Bea Evenson, who is active in preservation and other activities at Balboa Park ... about grants made by the Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service;” 1 letter from John S. Lyons (Sec.-Treasurer, Teamsters Union, Local No. 36) to Congressman Wilson (1/29/80) requesting Wilson’s assistance in expediting the Urban Recovery grant; stapled packet containing corresp. (1/80) from Bea Evenson (Pres., The Committee of 100) to Wilson and attachments re/ “The Committee of 100 dedicated to the preservation of Spanish Colonial Architecture on El Prado in Balboa Park” & obtaining the Urban Recovery grant; large collection of materials containing office notes, letters & memos (Nov.-Dec. 1979) re/ the Dept. of Interior’s Urban Park and Recreation Program & corresp. between the Dept.’s Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service, Congressman Wilson & Bea Evenson; 1 copy of The Committee of 100’s Winter, 1979, newsletter re/ a Resolution, February 20, 1979, imploring the San Diego “City Council To Retain the Federal funds for the Rebuilding of the Electric Building As Presently Scheduled;” 1 letter (11/1/78) from Bea Evenson to Congressman Wilson re/ restrictions placed on grants for historic buildings, Spreckles Organ Pavilion, Navy Hospital Swap & other buildings in Balboa Park; small, stapled packet containing letter from Bea Evenson (10/23/78) to Wilson, 1 copy of “Union Calendar No. 681, 95th Cong., 2d Sess. & “Memo For File” (10/9/78) re/ thanking Wilson for all his “help during the last eleven years” & concerns about language in the Interior Dept.’s appropriations bill for 1979 “prohibiting historic preservation grants for renovation of State and Local Government buildings that are still in use for Governmental purposes;” 1 note (n.d.) from Bea Evenson to Wilson re/ Economic Development Administration (E.D.A.) grants for Balboa Park; large, stapled packet containing corresp. (Mar.-1977-Jan. 1978) from Bea Evenson, C. Mark Smith (Regional Dir., Econ. Dev. Adm., Dept. of Commerce), Congressman Wilson & Ferdinand T. Fletcher (Higgs, Fletcher & Mack) re/ extensive discussions of “possible EDA funding under the Local Public Works Capital Development and Investment Act of 1977” for city projects & Balboa Park totaling over $12 million; 1 stapled copy (12 p.) of “Project Announcement, September 30, 1977,” re/ the U.S. Dept. of Commerce, Economic Development Adm.’s approval of “118 grants for $65,061,550 to help build public facilities and create jobs in areas with high unemployment;” 1 letter (9/23/77) from Bea Evenson to Wilson re/ thanking Wilson for his support in helping rebuilding the El Prado in Balboa Park; letter (9/30/72) from Bruce Farley (Treasurer, Committee for Yes on Prop. B) & attached 1 page handbill -- “Committee for Yes on Proposition B” re/ thanking Wilson “for all your help in replacing the Old Food and Beverage Building with the beautiful Casa del Prado” & requesting a donation to support Prop. B “to replace the Electric Building;” stapled copies of corresp. from Edward J. Muzzy (Pres., S.D. Museum Assoc.) & Wilson’ reply (7/72) re/ the Board of Directors “unanimously and enthusiastically endorse the proposal ... to replace the old Electric Building in Balboa Park with a new structure;” 1 letter from Bea Evenson & Wilson’s reply (June-July 1972 re/ replacing the Electric Building & the pros & cons as expressed by City officials; “May 18, 1972 MEMO TO: Marge O’Donnell FROM: Maggie Young” & attached photocopy of letter from Congressman Wilson to Mrs. Arthur Pratt (5/9/72) -- “We are very impressed with the handsome financial gift you have given toward the rebuilding of the Casa del Pacifico in Balboa Park;” large packet containing corresp. (Feb.-Ap. 1972) from Bea Evenson, Congressman Wilson, Stanley E. Smigel (Dir., Int. Programs, Office of International Affairs, HUD), S. Dillon Riply (Sec., Smithsonian Inst.), memos, office notes & news clipping re/ Objectives to develop in the Casa del Pacifico Cultural Center & input on the subject from HUD & other sources.